Ropes Course
Hanging from the support beams of our basketball courts, the newly constructed high ropes course is designed to foster interpersonal and intrapersonal growth in a fun and challenging environment. Your Student Organization, Department, or group will climb up thirty feet and traverse through fifteen different elements that focus on teamwork and interdependency. Groups will learn to communicate effectively, listen to each member, recognize individual strengths, and utilize collaborative efforts. The Multi-swing is a great example of one of our course elements. This classic element uses landing platforms between two swings, asking participants to swing to one platform and then another! If your looking to bring your group together, then this is your perfect opportunity!
Click here to find out how you can experience the Ropes Course as a drop-in or with your group!
Experiential Learning
It has been estimated that we remember only 20% of what we hear, 50% or what we see, and 80% of what we do. Our adventure program is built upon this concept of active involvement leading to profound learning. We provide hands-on activities that engage the mind and body. After these activities, our professional staff will engage your group in thought provoking discussions which can lead to real change in attitudes, beliefs, group cohesion. Share this experience with your group, and watch the effects!
Challenge by Choice
Our Adventure Program follows the “Challenge by Choice” method. Your group participants will determine their own level of challenge during our activities, and we will find ways to stretch the boundaries of everyone’s comfort zone, ensuring a truly engaging experience for everyone. Everyone in your group will be involved, regardless of physical ability!
Full Day Program
This six hour program includes Team Building, low rope activities, and the high ropes Challenge course.
Typical Full Day:
- Introduction & Goal Discussion
- Warm Up Team Building
- Low Elements
- High Elements
- Wrap Up Discussion
Half Day Program
A four hour workshop is presented including either Team Building and the low ropes activities or the high ropes course alone.
Want to try it out?
Every Monday throughout the month of November, you can individually test yourself on the Ropes Course. For just $2 you can experience the course and find out how much your group would benefit from the experience. Drop-in on Monday afternoons from 4-7 p.m.
| Group Pricing |
| Full Day Program |
| Campus Groups |
$359 |
| Students and Staff |
| Non-Campus Groups |
$469 |
| Churches, Clubs, Organizations, Teams, Companies, Youth Programs |
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| Half Day Program |
| Campus groups |
$239 |
| Non-Campus Groups |
$359 |
To reserve a full day or half day program for your group, contact Jess Darland at (313) 577-2348 or JessDarland@wayne.edu.
Safety and Training
The Mort Harris Recreation and Fitness Center has professional staff with extensive training in operating the High and Low Ropes Course. Additionally, our staff has years of experience in facilitating team building activities, and we are eager to help your group!
